The Highland Park center will be my paint monster. Carter was featured in another PGH report earlier this month, so I won’t rehash her statistics in this report, but she is a double-double machine and cleans the glass better than Merry Maids. The Scotties’ “big” is a solid passer, which I will want on this team. With the weapons assembled around her, she could be a threat to record a triple-double each night for the “Running Decks.” Carter is ranked No. 7 overall in the Kansas Class of 2027.

Carter is a threat to record a double-double every time she steps onto a court and has averaged double-digit scoring totals in two consecutive seasons. Last year, she averaged 19.7 points in 20 games, following a freshman season in which she scored 18.1 points in 19 contests. Last year, her rebound numbers fell a tick. She grabbed 9.6 boards per game as opposed to 10.2 a game as a freshman. She is a physical threat in the paint and is ranked No. 7 overall among her Kansas Class of 2027 peers.

Carter was among the state leaders in rebounds last season. She grabbed 96 rebounds in 20 games, serving as the top “Paint Monster” for Highland Park. She is ranked No. 7 overall in the Kansas Class of 2027. She also averaged 3.7 steals per contest as a sophomore.

Pearmella Carter Pearmella Carter 5'10" | PF Shawnee Heights | 2027 State KS is an elite inside-out forward, demonstrating a truly dominant presence throughout this AAU season. She has been consistently going to work on the block, showcasing a powerful and refined post-game that allows her to score effectively over defenders. This interior prowess creates significant mismatches and draws defensive attention, opening up other facets of her game.

What makes Pearmella truly special, however, is her complementary ability to consistently hit big-time three-pointers. This perimeter threat forces defenders to guard her honestly, stretching the floor and preventing opponents from collapsing on her inside attack. Her blend of powerful interior scoring and confident outside shooting makes her an exceptionally versatile and impactful offensive force.

The Scotties are off to a 6-0 start and face rival Topeka High tonight. Carter is ranked No. 6 overall in the Kansas Class of 2027. She is averaging a double-double this season scoring 23 points and grabbing 11.4 rebounds per game. Carter is a paint monster shooting at an impressive 44 percent from the field for Highland Park.